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Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?
Education & Development

Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?

...Education at The Open University examinines teachers’ perceptions and practices, as well as children’s own experiences, of reading pedagogy...In the light of the House of Commons Education Committee Inquiry into the purpose and quality of education, I’ve been pondering on the primary profession’s long-term goals for teaching reading in England. Do teachers aim to...
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What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...education system in England has become, a new report by MPs has outlined it in no uncertain terms. The report by the House of Commons education select committee into Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs) raises a number of concerns about the role and function of the people charged with overseeing the growing number of academy schools in England. The report questions the...
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Soil as the book of nature
Nature & Environment

Soil as the book of nature

...Open The Book of Nature and read… here and there a chapter might be incomplete or you may not understand, but you can always learn about the past, the present and the future.” Indeed, my limited reading has found a lot of interesting chapters… What is soil? Technically defined, soil is a "natural body comprised of solids (minerals and organic matter), liquid, and...
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‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds
Education & Development

‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds

...education are well documented. In our university context this good pass awarding gap significantly appears in the final level of study. Why is this and what can we do about it?...Our scholarship project focused on the experience of South Asian female students in their final year(s) of university study. We were particularly interested in the experiences of students who...
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Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support
Health, Sports & Psychology

Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support

...Open University. Check out this list of further resources collated by the Health and Wellbeing pillar of the OU’s BME network. External resources Black Minds Matter UK Currently under development, Black Minds Matter is a service that will aim to connect Black individuals with free professional mental health services across the UK. blackmindsmatteruk.com Black, African...
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Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits
Education & Development

Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits

...resources, and shares examples of teachers and museum educators making the most of museum artefacts...Museums give children experiences above and beyond the everyday experiences that enrich and build upon classroom teaching and learning. Taking pupils to a museum, or bringing museum artefacts into school, instantly changes the dynamics of the usual learning environment....
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Should boys be taught about periods and the menstrual cycle at school?
Education & Development

Should boys be taught about periods and the menstrual cycle at school?

...education Yet according to the Department of Education in England, discussing menstruation is technically part of the curriculum for science. Despite this, though, almost 15% of young people said they were taught nothing at school about menstruation. Previous research has also shown that teacher attitudes and classroom resources may prolong the negative stereotypes...
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Neurodiversity Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity Collection

...neurological difference, celebrate neurodiversity and advocate for an inclusive world. Our articles and free courses are here to help you understand neurodiversity more and discover support strategies...This OpenLearn collection brings together a range of free resources designed to educate, inspire, and support neurodivergent learners, allies, educators, and employers....
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